The Question we really need to Answer | Matthew 11:1-19 | MORNING

<p>Series: The unexpected Kingdom. Passage Matthew 11:1-19. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 7 Feb 2021</p> <p><br></p> <p>What is the going on in the world?</p> <p>2,000AD Australia and 100AD Galilee</p> <p>How did Jesus see this Question?</p> <p><strong>Who is Jesus? V1-6</strong></p> <p>This question was raised by disciples sent by John the Baptist</p> <p><u>John’s enquiry</u></p> <p>Preached Spirit &amp; fire Baptiser 3:11-12</p> <p>Preached Lamb &amp; Son of God Jn 1:29-34</p> <p>Was Jesus the One to Come? V1-3</p> <p><u>Jesus’ Answer</u></p> <p>He was the Way Is. 40:3</p> <p>The Servant of the Lord Is. 35:5-6,61:1.</p> <p>Blessed are John and hearers if not offended v6,12:14, 24, 11:16-19</p> <p><strong>Who is John the Baptist? V7-15</strong></p> <p>Jesus raised and answered this question for the crowds.</p> <p><u>Who John was not</u></p> <p>He was not just a prophet v7-9</p> <p><u>Who John was</u></p> <p>The first Messenger Mal 3:1</p> <p>Greatest man born v11-12</p> <p>The Elijah to come v13-14 Mal 4:5-6, Matt17:9-13, 21:23-27</p> <p>Hear if you can, including John v15, Jn 1:21-23</p> <p><strong>Who are the Wise?</strong></p> <p>Every generation is similar to every other generation</p> <p><u>The childish are exposed</u></p> <p>They avoid substance by criticising style v 16-19</p> <p><u>The Wisdom is justified v19</u></p> <p>By her deeds</p> <p>By her children</p>